Man attempts to rape daughter, wife hacks him to death in Karnataka

A woman in Belagavi district of Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband. She claimed it was to protect their daughter from an attempted sexual assault from her husband, the police said here on Thursday, January 2.

The incident took place in the village Umarani near Chikkodi in Belagavi district. The deceased, identified as Srimantha Itnale,



was reportedly killed by his wife, Savithri, after he allegedly tried to rape their daughter.

According to the police, Srimantha, who was known for his abusive behaviour and frequent alcohol consumption, attempted to sexually assault his daughter. Unable to bear the situation, Savithri allegedly intervened and attacked him with a heavy object, leading to his death.